Honda
Honda’s Guangzhou Engine Plant to Halve Production, Accelerating Electrification Push
March 11, 2025 – According to a report by Nikkei today, Honda’s engine factory in Guangzhou will halve its production capacity. This plant accounts for approximately 30% of Honda’s fuel vehicle engine output sold in China. The report indicates that the rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market, driven by intensifying competition from local…
Honda Prepared to Resume Acquisition Talks Following Potential Change at Nissan
February 19, 2025 – Honda and Nissan have decided to halt their merger talks last week, barely two months after the two companies reached an exploratory cooperation agreement to launch a new holding company in 2026. According to a report by the Financial Times yesterday, sources close to the merger negotiations revealed that Honda would…
Sony and Honda’s Joint Venture Sparks Outrage from US Dealers with Its Direct EV Sales Plan
January 14, 2025 – At the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between Sony and Honda, announced its intention to adopt a direct sales model similar to that of Tesla and Rivian for its upcoming Afeela electric vehicle. This decision, which bypasses the traditional franchised dealer network, has immediately…
Honda and Nissan to Finalize Merger Framework by January 2025
December 25, 2024 – Honda and Nissan Motor Company are planning to finalize the framework for a business merger by the end of January 2025, according to a report by Kyodo News Agency. The two automakers will focus their discussions on a soon-to-be-established merger preparation committee. Given that Honda’s market capitalization (7.56 trillion yen) significantly…
Renault Weighs All Options as Nissan and Honda Enter Merger Talks
December 24, 2024 – Renault has announced tonight that it has been informed of the statements released by Nissan and Honda regarding the official launch of their negotiations for a potential business merger. According to Renault, these discussions are still in their infancy. As a major shareholder in Nissan, Renault stated that it would consider…
Honda and Nissan Aim for June 2025 Merger, with New Company Head to Be Picked by Honda
December 23, 2024 – According to a report by NHK today, Honda and Nissan are hoping to finalize a merger agreement by June 2025, with negotiations kicking off on Monday local time. Insiders have revealed that the two automotive giants are planning to establish a holding company that will oversee the operations of both companies….
Honda Issues Stern Warning to Nissan: Collaboration Ends if Partnership with Foxconn Forms
December 19, 2024 – Honda and Nissan are currently engaged in talks regarding a potential merger, as reported by Nikkei on Wednesday, in response to a perceived threat of acquisition by Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). Although Foxconn is primarily known for its contract manufacturing services, particularly for producing iPhones for Apple, the company announced…
Honda to Showcase Two Zero Series Prototypes and New OS at CES 2025
December 19, 2024 – Honda has announced today that it will officially unveil two Honda Zero series prototypes at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next January. Additionally, the company plans to showcase its newly developed proprietary operating system tailored for its global electric vehicle lineup. Honda introduced the Honda Zero series…
Honda Explores Merger, Capital Tie-Up, and Holding Company Options with Nissan
December 18, 2024 – Following a Bloomberg report earlier today, Honda’s Executive Vice President, Shinji Aoyama, responded to rumors of a potential merger between Honda and Nissan. Aoyama stated that Honda is exploring several options, including a full merger, capital collaboration, or the establishment of a holding company. According to informed sources, the two automotive…
Sony Honda’s EV to Offer In-Car Karaoke and Movie Streaming for Ultimate Entertainment
December 17, 2024 – Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony Group and Honda focused on pure electric vehicles (EVs), has announced a partnership with Canadian media services company Stingray Group. The collaboration will introduce Stingray’s karaoke library, featuring over 100,000 songs, into the “AFEELA” model, which is set to begin accepting orders in…
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